Here’s our latest roundup of jobs for writers. Included in this list is part time, full time, remote, and hybrid positions.
We’ve noted pay rates when available.
— Jacob Jans
Thanks to Fatima Saif for Compiling this list.
Threshold Games is Hiring Narrative Writers for a Solarpunk-Inspired 4X Game
Threshold Games is an indie game studio. They’re hiring Narrative Writers (remote) for a solarpunk-inspired 4X game. The writers should have “knowledge of South Indian culture and politics, American Indigenous social and political issues, and the Black American experience and history.” Game writing experience is not required. Time commitment is 20 hours per week for this 6-month contract. Compensation range is between $25 and $65 per hour. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.
Mashed is Looking for Freelance Writers
Mashed is a food and grocery site. They’re looking for freelance writers who love writing about food. The writers should have at least 3 years of experience. The roles are remote and pay $21/hour. For more information, refer to their tweet and this page.
Yahoo Finance is Hiring a Front Page Editor, Evenings
Yahoo Finance is a business and financial news website. They’re hiring for the position of Front Page Editor, Evenings. The successful applicant will be responsible for running their website in weekday afternoon and evening hours. The applicant should have at least 5 years’ experience in an editorial function. The job is full-time and remote. Salary range is between $72,750 and $151,250. For details, visit this page.
Post Script Media is Seeking a Reporter for a Climate Tech Publication
Post Script Media is looking for a skilled Reporter for a new publication about the new frontiers of climate tech. The selected candidate will play an important role in delivering engaging and accurate climate tech stories to their readers. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of reporting experience, preferably covering climate, tech, and business. The position is full-time and remote. The candidate should be based in the Eastern time-zone, preferably in New York or Boston. Salary is $65,000 to $85,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.
Deadline: August 13th, 2023
MrBeast is Looking for a Writer- Creative Team
MrBeast is the world’s largest YouTube brand. They’re looking for a Writer- Creative Team to “research trends and tactics for retention against YouTube algorithm” and to “write prop lists, challenges, punishments, and prizes for videos.” The writer should ideally have YouTube experience. The position is full-time and based in Greenville, NC. More details here.
Looper is Seeking Writers with Knowledge of Big Brother and The Challenge
Looper is a website that covers movies, TV, and video games. They’re looking for freelance writers (fully remote) to help them write articles about reality TV. The writers must have knowledge of Big Brother and The Challenge. The writers must also have at least 3 years of experience. Rate is $21/hour. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.
The New Republic is Seeking an Associate Writer, Breaking News
The New Republic (TNR) is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today’s most critical issues. They’re hiring for the position of Associate Writer, Breaking News. The writer will produce a minimum of 5 short posts daily. The writer should preferably have at least 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC or New York but their team is mostly remote. Pay range is $60,000-$65,000. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s tweet and this page.
The Infatuation is Looking for a NYC Staff Writer/Restaurant Critic
The Infatuation is a restaurant recommendation site. They’re hiring a NYC Staff Writer/Restaurant Critic. The selected candidate will spend their nights checking out restaurants and their days writing about them. The candidate should have excellent creative writing and editorial skills and should live in/nearby NYC. The job is full-time. Base salary range is between $61,750 and $88,000. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.
Insider Inc. is Seeking a Part-Time Research Editor
Insider Inc. is a global media
company. They’re seeking a part-time Research Editor (remote) to join their team for 3
days/week for at least 10 weeks. The selected applicant will oversee their internal
fact-checking program. The applicant should have prior experience of fact-checking
features and investigations. Rate is $50/hour. For details, refer to their
editor’s tweet
and this page.
The San Francisco Chronicle is Hiring a Public Safety Reporter
The San Francisco Chronicle is a
newspaper and website that serves the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern
California. They’re looking for a Public Safety Reporter to cover “crime,
courts and how policing affects communities across the Bay Area.” The reporter should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. The job is
full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Salary estimate is $75,000-$85,000. To
learn more, refer to this tweet
and this page.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is Hiring a Digital Senior Editor
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is a wine magazine that features wine ratings, reviews, recipe ideas, pairing information, news, and guides. They’re hiring a Digital Senior Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for monitoring and pitching trending beverage industry news. The applicant will also be responsible for editing and publishing 3 to 5 articles a day. The job is full-time. Location: Hybrid remote in Valhalla, NY. For details, refer to their digital managing editor’s tweet and this page.